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Old 11-20-2004, 07:09 PM   #1
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Hmm. Let's see.

Traditional monarchy in a country that was actually fairly progressive for it's region in terms of things like individual freedom and woman's rights versus a religious dictatorship that was looked upon as a role model for the Taliban?
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Old 11-20-2004, 07:31 PM   #2
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What's this the invent a history for Iran thread?
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Old 11-20-2004, 11:13 PM   #3
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Hmm. Let's see.

Traditional monarchy in a country that was actually fairly progressive for it's region in terms of things like individual freedom and woman's rights versus a religious dictatorship that was looked upon as a role model for the Taliban?
If by "progressive" you mean in terms of setting up a brutal secret police , then I guess you're right. If we had invaded Iran when the Shah was in power we would be making the same accusations against him that we did against Hussein.
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